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Ficus elastica 'Robusta' 12cm

Name: Ficus elastica 'Robusta' 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: FicusRobusta12cm
Price: 7.0 EUR
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Tropical indoor tree · Moraceae · Glossy foliage

Ficuselastica‘Robusta’

Glossy, sturdy and… always well dressed 🕶️

Family: Moraceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: approx. 35–40 cm

Large glossy leaves
Deep green
Sturdy upright form
Clean architectural line
Timeless choice

Ficus elastica ‘Robusta’ brings large glossy leaves in deep green, arranged around a clean upright axis. Broad elliptical blades act like natural mirrors, creating bright reflections and a sturdy, well-dressed silhouette equally suited to a contemporary office, living room or entrance. It is a timeless choice with immediate visual weight, ideal when you want rich green without a busy pattern.

New leaves unfurl from a reddish sheath, adding a moment of warm contrast before maturing to characteristic deep green. With a restrained cover pot, stone, wood or metal detail, it gains sculptural character and acts as a stable anchor around finer-leaved plants.

What makes it special

Broad polished leaves and a clean vertical axis create a strong architectural presence.

Form

Large elliptical blades sit successively around a sturdy stem to form an upright crown.

Colour

Deep solid green dominates, with a reddish new sheath adding temporary contrast.

Texture

The thick smooth epidermis reflects light cleanly and gives the leaves a polished firm appearance.

Why you’ll love it: it instantly delivers rich glossy green and a clean upright silhouette that works easily in any contemporary setting.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

In a bright corner, on a low stand or a generous side table, with enough space for the linear crown. Terracotta, sand or charcoal pots emphasise the sculptural trunk.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.

Aglaonema ‘Silver Bay’ — broad silver-green leaves beside deep glossy green.
Chamaedorea elegans — feathery green texture softening the sturdy form.
Sansevieria cylindrica — strict cylinders beside broad elliptical blades.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright indirect light with gentle morning or late sun after acclimation. Variegated selections need good light levels.

Water

When the upper 3–5 cm are dry. Water thoroughly, let it drain and never leave water in the cover pot.

Atmosphere

Average household humidity, gentle airflow and roughly 16–28°C. Keep away from cold draughts and abrupt changes.

Pets

Not for chewing or ingestion. Tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and digestive tract.

Chosen for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrate Sybasoil Ficus Premium Mix 5lt View product

Suitable nutrition Nutri One 500ml View product

Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and position

Place it near a bright window with harsh sun filtered. In low light branching loosens and cream or yellow sectors may diminish.

Correct watering

Let the upper 3–5 cm dry, then wet the whole root ball. Remove drainage water; continuous moisture around the woody crown favours rot.

Air humidity

Normal household humidity is sufficient when roots are watered correctly. Remove dust from leaflets and maintain gentle air movement.

Temperature

Aim for a stable range of roughly 16–28°C. Cold glass, a draught or sudden relocation can cause leaf drop without automatically indicating thirst.

Substrate

Greenleaf Plant Search maps Schefflera arboricola to Sybasoil Ficus Mix. Use it in a pot with open holes and without compacting it around the fine roots.

Nutrition and repotting

Use Nutri One during active growth strictly at the label rate and not on a dry root ball. Repot when the root system has genuinely filled the pot.

Botanical identity Origin of the cultivar The species’ range and the history of the cultivated selection

Natural range

Ficus elastica is an accepted species native from Nepal to western Yunnan and western Malesia.

Habitat

In nature it is a large wet-tropical tree and may begin life on another tree before developing strong roots.

Botanical identity

‘Robusta’ is a cultivated selection valued for its large firm and consistently dark leaves.

From natural habitat to care: Its natural life as a tropical tree explains the preference for a stable position, plentiful filtered light and roots that aerate between waterings.

Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about the plant behind the foliage

Milky sap is latex

Damaged tissues release white latex, a complex defence that can irritate sensitive skin.

A stipule protects the new leaf

Each new blade develops inside a reddish sheath that drops after unfurling is complete.

A thick cuticle reduces loss

The waxy outer layer limits evaporation and creates the characteristic glossy surface.

The species can become giant

The compact indoor form is a juvenile stage of a tree that reaches far larger dimensions in its native habitat.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.

01 Why is a new leaf paler?

New blades are naturally softer and brighter. As they harden, they gain deeper green and stronger gloss.

02 Why is a lower leaf dropping?

One old leaf may age naturally. Several at once often indicate an abrupt move, cold, prolonged dryness or excess moisture.

03 Why are brown edges appearing?

Check irregular watering, mineral build-up, dry hot airflow or harsh sun. Correct the cause before trimming only dead tissue.

04 How should the leaves be cleaned?

Wipe gently with a damp soft cloth while supporting the blade underneath. Avoid shine products that can coat or mark the surface.

05 When should it be repotted?

When roots have filled the pot, water passes unusually fast or the plant becomes unstable. Move up one size.

06 Is it safe for pets?

Not for chewing. Milky sap can irritate the mouth and skin, and ingestion may cause digestive upset.

Ficus elastica 'Robusta' 12cm

Ficus elastica 'Robusta' 12cm

What makes it special

Form

Colour

Texture

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Air humidity

Temperature

Substrate

Nutrition and repotting

Natural range

Habitat

Botanical identity

Milky sap is latex

A stipule protects the new leaf

A thick cuticle reduces loss

The species can become giant

Frequently asked questions

Ficus elastica 'Robusta' 12cm — Care & Tips

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